Cloud Solutions Architect

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: 

growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions 
investing in science and technology 
strengthening the resources sector. 
The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated Solution Architects to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology. 

The Department primarily uses Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics365, and DevOps platforms. 

Key duties and responsibilities

Skills required: 

Demonstrated experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer or Solution Architect, preferably within a federal government department.  
Solid expertise in developing high level and detailed design solutions for Azure based applications. 
Demonstrated experience in the development of Azure DevOps pipelines.  
Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with Azure Virtual network configuration including hybrid network architecture, and cloud native web ingress patterns.  
Familiar with cyber security controls (ISM), OWASP and Essential 8 controls within federal government departments.  
Detailed technical knowledge of the Azure cloud platform.  
Ability to work independently, build productive relationships and liaise with stakeholders (including business users, development teams, cloud engineers, cyber security experts and enterprise architects).  
Strong communications skills and ability to convert business requirement into detailed design solutions using concise language, diagrams and accurate technical details.
Criteria

Candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

Demonstrated experience in understanding business requirements and solutioning designs for Azure based cloud environments into HLD and DLD as well as reusable architecture patterns
Experience implementing and administering Azure cloud services. Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Azure DevOps highly regarded
Ability to build productive relationships and work with stakeholders including enterprise architecture groups, cyber security teams, and cloud operations to secure design approval
Demonstrated experience applying information security concepts and best practices including Information Security Manual (ISM)
Desirable criteria

Experience with a broad range of cloud technologies including Azure AI, ML and Cognitive services, Data Solutions, DevOps, CI/CD, Integration solutions, and API/Services Oriented Architecture
Ability to work with limited guidance in an Agile environment
Pay: From $120.00 per hour

Work Location: In person